GFL Environmental Inc. (GFL) Stock Price & Analysis
GFL Environmental Inc. (GFL) closed at USD 44.14 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 1.52% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 43.48; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 43.51–44.35 on volume of 7,163,835 shares. Market capitalization is $15.93B, with a 52-week range of USD 33.33–46.77 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
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Key facts (GFL)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold GFL (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -4.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +7.6% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 0.28, revenue estimate $2.11B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (GFL)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold GFL. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Ainslie | Maverick Capital | 3.39% | $375M | Added +165.0% |
Analysts (GFL)
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Underweight | $41 → $42 |
| 2026-09-11 | TD Cowen | Reiterated | Buy | $65 |
| 2026-09-02 | Scotiabank | Target raised | Sector Outperform | $56 → $57 |
| 2026-07-31 | Scotiabank | Target raised | Sector Outperform | $52 → $56 |
| 2026-07-16 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Underweight | $40 → $41 |
| 2026-07-06 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Underweight | $42 → $40 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (GFL)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -4.0% | +7.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -4.1% | +1.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 29.4% | 29.0% |
| Max drawdown | -27.9% (Nov 2025→May 2026) | -42.0% (Oct 2021→Oct 2022) |
GFL analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.28 | $0.34 | -16.8% | $2.11B | 13 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.29 | $0.24 | +20.1% | $2.34B | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.85 | $0.92 | -7.4% | $8.05B | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.32 | $1.31 | +0.6% | $9.79B | 14 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC)
| Price | USD 44.14 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.52% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 43.48 |
| Open | USD 43.61 |
| Day Range | USD 43.51 – 44.35 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 33.33 – 46.77 |
| Volume | 7,163,835 shares |
| Market Cap | $15.93B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (GFL)
Nexqual's technical model rates GFL "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 55.82 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 42.29) |
| MACD | 0.57 (positive) |
Earnings (GFL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.28 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.11B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.19 vs est 0.27 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.08 vs est 0.12 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.36 vs est 0.19 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.23 vs est 0.26 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (GFL)
| Total Revenue | $6.97B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +16.30% |
| Gross Margin | +20.21% |
| Operating Margin | +6.89% |
| Profit Margin | -2.87% |
| ROE | -2.25% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.34 |
| Current Ratio | 0.75 |
| Total Cash | $192.10M |
| Total Debt | $10.14B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
Financial Health Score (GFL)
Nexqual rates GFL Environmental Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -16% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 20%, operating 7% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — CAD 192M cash vs CAD 10.1B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow CAD 1.42B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -2%, ROA 1.3% |
Ownership (GFL)
| Insider Ownership | +2.55% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +89.96% |
| Shares Outstanding | 349.08M |
| Float | 274.74M |
| Short % of Float | +7.80% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
Leadership (GFL)
GFL Environmental Inc. is led by Patrick Dovigi, Founder, Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
| Founder, Chairman, President & CEO | Patrick Dovigi |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Luke Pelosi |
| Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives | Elizabeth Joy Grahek |
| Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | Allen Peter Gransch |
| Vice-President of Corporate Development | Craig Orenstein |
Major Backers & Investors (GFL)
Notable institutional backers of GFL Environmental Inc. include Bc Partners Pe LP, FMR, LLC, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Bc Partners Pe LP | 7.05% |
| FMR, LLC | 5.34% |
| Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board | 5.29% |
| Capital Group | 5.17% |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 2.56% |
| Nordea Investment Management AB | 2.47% |
| Maverick Capital Ltd. | 2.41% |
| AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES-Growth-Income Fund | 2.19% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
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